Faire Folk at Work

Paula and Dan discuss play writing techniques out at Faire, and Paula tells how she has incorporated lessons learned at Faire in other numerous theatrical ventures outside of Faire. She also recalls how Phyliss once waived the rule of historical accuracy in the case of one of Paula's shows, and who in her family, precisely, still think that Drench a Wench was a dunking booth.

David talks about what it feels like to connect with an audience at faire, some of his contempories he worked with and respected, and gives a bit of his street personna.

Richard has been at over 400 days at Rennisaince Faires, and over 1200 Belly Dance shows. And he has over 700,000 photos on the web that can be dowloaded for free https://www.richardlowejr.com/RenaissanceFaires or sample a wider diversity of his photos at https://www.richardlowejr.com In this interview Richard talks how he can tell a good faire from a bad faire without even going through the Front Gate, and how he has used his photography of enrich the experience for all who attend.

Kelly has worn pants at Faire with approval by Phylliss; has rendered Will Wood speechless on the street for upwards of 10 seconds, and has done extended street bits with David on a daily basis.

Long a favorite at Faire, Shelby discusses the skills and techniques he honed at the Faire that he brings latest production Dungeons and Shakespeare. In addition to patiently explaining how one combines a Faire show with a D and D adventure that is different with each performance, Shelby reflects on what the Faire community has meant to him.

Bob, a musician as well as a dancer as a teacher reflects on what Linda Underhill told him were the tests for making something sound like period "enough".

Michael tells about his career and innovations as a fight director, lessons derived from Faire as a stage director and why he doesn't mind being the center of attention when he's shooting arrows at something.

Douglas Michael Burger has been taught by legends; passed along legacies and dreamt new dances. Additional material by Sally Burden Burger.

Morgan talks dance theory, dancers, period music theory, musicians in the context of the Faire and how they all combined at the Faire. The Beatles contributed too.

She was a happy peasant and Merry Prankster, and learned valuable social skills serving ale. All these elements have given her skills she uses to this day.